Sure, you talk to your cat now, but does he know what the heck you\'re saying? And do you understand his purrs and meows? If not, it\'s time to have a good chat with your furry friend.

Step 1: Mimic his soundsCreate greater intimacy with your cat by mimicking his meows. Just knowing that you’re attempting to speak his language will make him feel closer to you.

Step 2: Use his nameIncrease your chances of your cat listening to you by using his name when you’re issuing a command.

TipMen should use a higher-pitched voice when speaking to their cats, because cats respond better to sopranos.

Step 3: Watch your toneLike humans, cats seek clues about a person’s mood by listening to his voice. So when you talk to your cat, be sure that your tone matches the message you want to convey.

TipIf you want your cat to know you’re upset that he just peed on the rug, do what his mom would do: Gently pick him up by the scruff of his neck and growl.

Step 4: Learn his languageCats have about 100 words in their vocabulary in the form of meows, growls, purrs and hisses. Pay close attention and you\'ll begin to learn sound he makes when he\'s hungry, angry, fearful and so on.

Step 5: Read his tailLearn how to read your cat’s tail. If only the tip is moving, he’s irritated. If the tail is swinging from side to side, he’s PO’d. If he’s carrying his tail tall and proud, he’s happy.